Local Security Officer, NA 

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND:  Knorr Brake Holding Corporation | REQUISITION ID: 11814 | JOB GRADE: 16  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

At Knorr-Bremse, our mission is to make mobility safer, more efficient, and better for the environment on roads and railways. This shared passion brings us together around the world and motivates us every day. Based in Munich, Knorr-Bremse Group is the global leader in braking systems and a top supplier of safety-related sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles.

To support our growth and teamwork in North America, Knorr Brake Holding Corporation (KBHC) provides shared services for our truck and rail brands, such as Bendix CVS, Knorr Brake Company, KB Signaling, and New York Air Brake. When you join KBHC, you work with skilled and dedicated colleagues who share your sense of purpose. You will find meaningful opportunities, gain diverse experiences, and help achieve important goals across our North American truck and rail divisions.

Knorr Brake Holding Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for operating and enforcing Information Security Management System (ISMS) controls at the site level, ensuring alignment with corporate security strategy and regulatory requirements. Acting as the primary authority for cybersecurity and information security matters within the local entities to ensure compliance, manage risk, and promote a “secure by design” culture across all business processes.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all information security and cybersecurity matters for the Americas locations.
• Implement, enforce, and monitor adherence to corporate and regional security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Integrate security requirements into local projects and change management processes to ensure secure-by-design practices.
• Maintain and manage ISMS/CSMS scope, Statement of Applicability, and site asset inventory.
• Conduct security risk assessments, maintain the risk register, and ensure mitigation actions are defined, approved, and implemented.
• Lead local security management reviews and support internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Act as first responder and escalation point for security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate incident handling with global security functions (e.g., CMDC, Operational Security teams) and external authorities where required.
• Oversee logical and physical access controls, including Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) processes.
• Ensure accuracy of asset inventories and enforce proper information handling practices.
• Manage contractor and visitor access and ensure adherence to physical and product security requirements.
• Conduct supplier security assessments and support third-party onboarding processes.
• Maintain and test business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) plans at the site level.
• Drive security awareness by ensuring completion of mandatory training and facilitating targeted awareness programs.
• Act as liaison for data protection and privacy functions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2).
• Provide regular reporting on security posture, risks, and incidents to regional and global security leadership.

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and security governance frameworks.
• International standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2, GDPR)
• IT and OT environments, including networks, systems, and access control mechanisms
• Risk management methodologies and audit practices
• Incident response, vulnerability management, and business continuity principles
• Data protection and regulatory compliance requirements

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in information security, cybersecurity, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting ISMS frameworks and compliance initiatives
• Proven involvement in risk assessments, audits, and incident management processes
• Experience working in cross-functional environments involving business, IT, and regulatory stakeholders
• Exposure to regulated industries or manufacturing environments (including OT) is advantageous
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and matrix organization setup.
• Experience in an automotive or transportation environment preferred.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented thinking
• Proactive, pragmatic approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• English language skills required.

Position Requirements: 

Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, Ohio is $116000–$174000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Knorr Brake Holding Company is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

 Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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We - that's around 30,000 employees worldwide. At over 100 locations in more than 30 countries, we are committed to progress on rail and road through technological excellence, sustainable management and social responsibility. Our most recent turnover was 7.8 billion euros. With us, you can expect an exciting and varied job in an international environment as well as an attractive package.